# Mobile Robotic Bars Carlo Ratti Reveals His Concept for an Autonomous Bar and It is Futuristic By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-bar References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/23/carlo-ratti-robotic-driverless-bar-guido/) & [carloratti](https://carloratti.com/) The dawn of the autonomous bar might not be as far as away as one might think. Italian architect Carlo Ratti recently revealed his concept for a [driverless robotic bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobility-service) that will offer individuals in busy urban areas [on-demand cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diistil-on-demand-distillery). Dubbed 'Guido,' the idea is much like another project by Ratti. Last year, the architect collaborated with Makr Shakr on [app-controlled robotic bartenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artly-ai). Extracting the essence of that idea, Carlo Ratti further evolves the concept to a mobile autonomous bar with two mechanical arms "that can accurately prepare and serve any drink within seconds." For his project is once again backed by Makr Shakr and is intended to "offer new leisure experiences in urban environments." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Autonomous Bars:** The concept of autonomous bars presents the opportunity for on-demand cocktails and new leisure experiences in urban environments. - **Mobile Robotics:** The use of mobile autonomous bars with mechanical arms for drink preparation and serving showcases the potential of mobile robotics in the hospitality industry. - **App-controlled Bartenders:** App-controlled robotic bartenders, such as the ones developed by Makr Shakr, are driving innovation in the beverage industry and transforming the way cocktails are served. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The introduction of autonomous bars and mobile robotics presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the hospitality industry to enhance customer experiences and efficiency in drink service. - **Beverage:** The rise of app-controlled bartenders and autonomous bars highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the beverage industry by offering personalized and efficient cocktail experiences. - **Urban Entertainment:** The concept of autonomous bars brings new entertainment possibilities to busy urban areas, revolutionizing the way people socialize and interact with robotic technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Mixologist Cocktail Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-maker.md) - [AI-Driven Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-beverage-machine.md) - [Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frazybot.md) - [Beverage Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richtech-robotics-scorpion.md) - [AI-Powered Bartenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-bartender.md) - [Smart Mixology Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy.md) - [AI-Powered Robot Baristas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ella-robot-barista.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-coffee-machine.md) - [AI Cocktail Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirsty-bot.md)